Methane emissions surged by a record amount in 2021, NOAA says
Methane, a key component of natural gas, is 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide but doesn't last as long in the atmosphere before it breaks down.
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Who loses if JetBlue buys Spirit? Comedians
Spirit Airlines' barebones business model has provided comedians with dozens of punchlines over the years.
New York Attorney General asks judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for stonewalling on documents
New York Attorney General Letitia James also asked the judge to fine Trump $10,000 per day for refusing to comply with an order to turn over documents.
Congress votes to revoke Russia's 'most favored nation' trade status, sends bill to Biden
Congress voted to revoke Russia's "most favored nation" trade status, an economic downgrade that allows steeper tariffs on Moscow.
Box's buzz has long since passed but the stock is trading near a record while cloud peers suffer
Box CEO Aaron Levie has seen it all on Wall Street since the idiosyncratic founder took his software company public in 2015.
Rising mortgage rates are causing more home sellers to lower their asking prices
Weakening affordability is causing sellers to get more realistic about their asking prices. There are also more listings coming on the market.
U.S. has until June to decide whether we need new Covid shots for this fall, FDA official says
Dr. Peter Marks said it's possible the U.S. could face another wave of infection in the fall as the virus evolves and immunity wanes.
Senate nears final vote to confirm Supreme Court pick Ketanji Brown Jackson
Jackson is poised to replace Stephen Breyer, maintaining the court's conservative majority after the appointment of three of President Donald Trump's picks.
'It's meaningless' — large Tesla shareholder Ron Baron reacts to Elon Musk joining Twitter's board
Ron Baron, CEO of Baron Capital and one of Tesla's largest shareholders, believes that Elon Musk's $3 billion stake in Twitter isn't significant.
UFC, Formula 1 and WWE could be the next acquisition targets for streaming giants
Niche sports organizations such as UFC, WWE and Formula 1 could be alluring acquisition targets for big streaming companies like Disney and Netflix.
They may be attracting big money, but these ETFs may not be as eco-friendly as you think
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ETFs lack clarity, so investors don't always know where their money is going, S&P Global's Mona Naqvi warns.
Weekly jobless claims fell to 166,000 last week, the lowest level since 1968
Initial filings for unemployment dropped to 166,000, well below the Dow Jones estimate of 200,000 and 5,000 below the previous week's total
Porsche ups its investment in 'e-fuels' for the EV transition with a stake in a manufacturer in Chile
E-fuels could allow companies like Porsche to continue producing vehicles such as the iconic 911 sports car alongside new electric models.
Yellen warns that war in Ukraine will have 'enormous' global economic impact
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen cautioned Wednesday that Russia's attack on Ukraine could cause a major hit to the global economy.
Scientists divided on need for 4th Covid shot after FDA quietly approved another round of boosters
The FDA's top vaccine regulator, Dr. Peter Marks, said shortly after the decision that another round of boosters will likely be needed in the fall.
GM expects record year of Chevy Bolt EV sales following fire recall
GM expects sales of its electric Chevrolet Bolt models can rebound from a high-profile recall after several vehicles caught fire.
Army Corps of Engineers withdraws SpaceX application to expand Starship facilities in Texas
The US Army Corps of Engineers has withdrawn SpaceX's application to expand in Texas after the company failed to provide environmental information it requested.
Fed officials plan to shrink the balance sheet by $95 billion a month, meeting minutes indicate
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its March 15-16 policy meeting.
JetBlue is willing to spend $3.6 billion on Spirit to compete against giant airlines
JetBlue's bid for discount airline Spirit confounded some analysts.
NFL gets a warning from state attorneys general: Address women's hostile-workplace claims, or face investigations
Six attorneys general told NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell they had "grave concerns" about reports of an alleged hostile workplace culture toward women.
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